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World Football

Original football stories and interviews from around the globe.

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How Ronaldo, Firmino and Toney are helping Saudi Arabian teams dominate in Asia
Three of the four AFC Champions League semi-finalists are from Saudi Arabia
30 Apr 2025,6 mins
The Dutch influence on Liverpool’s Premier League title win
How did Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk make history for Liverpool and the Netherlands?
28 Apr 2025,11 mins
How do Atletico Madrid bridge the gap to Real Madrid and Barcelona?
John Bennett gets the view from Spain on whether Atletico can challenge the top two
24 Apr 2025,7 mins
Marcus Rashford: What does his future hold?
Will the Manchester United forward return to Old Trafford or move on?
23 Apr 2025,8 mins
Can Leeds United and Burnley survive in the Premier League?
The two Championship sides were promoted to England’s top-flight with two games to spare
22 Apr 2025,7 mins
Brentford’s Wissa and Mbuemo chase Premier League record
John Bennett explores the impact of Brentford pair Bryan Mbuemo and Yoane Wissa.
20 Apr 2025,10 mins
The Leicester City passion of a snooker world champion
Four-time snooker world champion Mark Selby opens up on his passion for Leicester City.
17 Apr 2025,12 mins
Is this Barcelona’s chance to be kings of Europe again?
Will the La Liga giants end their 10-year wait for the Champions League title?
16 Apr 2025,8 mins
The life, loss and legacy of Kevin Campbell
Family and former team-mates reflect on the life of the ex-Arsenal and Everton striker
15 Apr 2025,21 mins
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United goalkeeping dilemma
Seb Bassong discusses whether Andre Onana or Altay Bayindir will start v Lyon
15 Apr 2025,8 mins
Could Real Madrid Champions League exit spell the end for Ancelotti?
We get the view from Spain on the future of Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
14 Apr 2025,9 mins
The shirts of Suarez, Robben & Haaland making a difference in Ukraine
The football shirts raising money for children's charities in Ukraine.
13 Apr 2025,13 mins
Mohamed Salah: The 'Egyptian King' renews his Liverpool throne
Liverpool forward Mo Salah extends his Anfield stay until 2027.
12 Apr 2025,12 mins
Olympique Lyonnais: The Champions League trailblazers
How Olympique Lyonnais dominated Europe and fought for equality
11 Apr 2025,65 mins
Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea's indispensable striker?
From the Gambia to the Premier League, is Nicolas Jackson Chelsea's most crucial player?
10 Apr 2025,13 mins
The Memphis Depay balancing act that’s led to a new law in Brazil
Why is standing on the ball in football matches being penalised in Brazil?
09 Apr 2025,10 mins
Ousmane Dembele: Ballon d'Or bound?
Is the PSG and France forward a contender for football’s star prize?
08 Apr 2025,11 mins
Southampton relegation: What’s it like to be relegated as a Premier League player?
Steven Caulker shares his experiences of Premier League relegation
07 Apr 2025,10 mins
Arminia Bielefeld: The football team putting their city on the map
Separating fact from fiction with the 'Bielefeld conspiracy'.
06 Apr 2025,7 mins
Muller & De Bruyne: Leaving legends legacies
World Football assesses Thomas Muller & Kevin De Bruyne's legacies.
05 Apr 2025,16 mins
How are US travel measures impacting global football?
Isaac Fanin finds out more about the measures impacting Zambia’s women’s team
04 Apr 2025,8 mins
First Matildas: Recognising Australia’s 1975 Asian Cup pioneers
Inside the decision to recognise the Australia players from the 1975 Asian Cup.
03 Apr 2025,15 mins
How did the German minnows stun Bayer Leverkusen?
Inside the celebrations of the third-tier side after reaching the German Cup final
02 Apr 2025,14 mins
Copa Libertadores: Can anyone stop the Brazilian domination?
John Bennett and guests discuss if anyone can stop a seventh successive Brazilian winner
01 Apr 2025,7 mins
Marta: Brazil’s global icon
Brazil’s six-time FIFA World Player of the Year who has transformed women’s football
08 Nov 2024,54 mins
USA's 99ers and Chastain's iconic photo
USA’s 99ers and the most iconic photo in women’s football
01 Nov 2024,37 mins
The speech that changed women’s football
The speech from an Oslo science teacher that changed the future of women’s football.
10 Oct 2024,36 mins
Haller the hero for hosts Ivory Coast as they are crowned Afcon champions
John Bennett presents reaction from Abidjan to the Afcon final.
12 Feb 2024,15 mins
The Final Countdown: Ivory Coast v Nigeria
John Bennett and guests in Abidjan look ahead to the Afcon final
10 Feb 2024,15 mins
Kolo Toure: Ivory Coast winning Afcon would be “incredible”
Former Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure joins John Bennett in conversation
09 Feb 2024,15 mins